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Lessons Learned from My Trip + Total Cost at the End—Truly Feels Like a Developed Country!🌏 ⚠️ Key Tips (Avoid These Mistakes!)🤚 Pre-Arrival Prep: Fill out the entry form and health declaration online in advance. Print your round-trip flight itineraries—you don’t want to struggle with spotty airport WiFi! The health declaration can also be filled out on the plane (staff will hand out paper forms), but I recommend doing it beforehand. Filling it out mid-flight is a hassle—some parts are confusing, and you’ll have to search for translations on the spot. Essentials to Buy/Prepare Early:🏄‍♀️ Data SIM card: Stay connected—non-negotiable for navigation and communication. Plug adapter: Korea uses different power outlets (German-standard round pins) than China. KRW cash: I exchanged mine at ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)—you need to apply in advance and pick it up the next day (most banks don’t offer same-day exchange). 200,000 KRW (~1,000 R) is enough—most shops accept WeChat Pay/Alipay, which is super convenient. Toiletries: Bring a toothbrush—many hotels don’t provide them. It’s safer to pack your own disposable toiletries (I even brought my own bath towel) to avoid shortages. Shopping Hacks (Don’t Miss Out!):🍋 🍋Shilla Duty-Free App: First-time registrants get discounts (I had a “$100 off $20” deal). But order in advance! My flight was at 10 PM on the second day, and I couldn’t place orders after 10 PM the day before—I lost out on big savings, which was my biggest regret. Rebates & Memberships: Keep receipts for duty-free purchases to claim rebates (usually 5%-20%). Sign up for a membership card—some brands offer discounts as low as 25% off. Olive Young: Tax is refunded on-site. Pro tip: Buy in small batches instead of one big haul—it’s easier to calculate bills, and large single purchases might lead to unexpected issues (details omitted for brevity). Food Do’s & Don’ts: Do eat at Dianping-recommended restaurants: I tried several, and none disappointed—they all cater to Chinese tastes, and almost every place has Chinese-speaking staff. There are options for every budget, cheap to upscale. Don’t rely on convenience stores: They’re easy to hit, but the food is often a letdown (hit-or-miss at best). Feel free to try if you’re curious, but don’t expect much. Sightseeing (East Coast Private Car Tour):🍹 We booked a private car tour for the East Coast (most natural scenery) on Taobao—68 RMB per person, 14 people in a minivan. Our guide was Korean but spoke decent Chinese; he gave simple introductions, dropped us off at attractions for free time, and gathered us back at the car on schedule. His quote: “Jeju wouldn’t be what it is today without Chinese tourists—you’re the backbone of the tourism industry!” 😂 Safety & Etiquette: Always cross the street at zebra crossings—police really do monitor this!🍹 Since you’re abroad, you might encounter negative remarks about China. Ignore them—don’t give them attention or get into conflicts. Safety comes first. 💭 Final Thought I’ll definitely go back! The photos I took don’t even capture 1/1000 of how beautiful Jeju is in person—it’s truly stunning. 💰 Total Cost (At the End as Promised) [Note: Add your specific total cost here, e.g., “Round-trip flights + accommodation + food + transport + shopping = ~5,000 RMB for 4 days”] #TravelAbroad #IslandTrip #CollegeStudentAbroad #ReadMoreOfTheWorld #JejuIsland #JejuTravel #JejuGuide #UdoIsland #Seopjikoji #JejuGroupTour

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Back from Jeju Already 🥹

Lessons Learned from My Trip + Total Cost at the End—Truly Feels Like a Developed Country!🌏 ⚠️ Key Tips (Avoid These Mistakes!)🤚 Pre-Arrival Prep: Fill out the entry form and health declaration online in advance. Print your round-trip flight itineraries—you don’t want to struggle with spotty airport WiFi! The health declaration can also be filled out on the plane (staff will hand out paper forms), but I recommend doing it beforehand. Filling it out mid-flight is a hassle—some parts are confusing, and you’ll have to search for translations on the spot. Essentials to Buy/Prepare Early:🏄‍♀️ Data SIM card: Stay connected—non-negotiable for navigation and communication. Plug adapter: Korea uses different power outlets (German-standard round pins) than China. KRW cash: I exchanged mine at ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)—you need to apply in advance and pick it up the next day (most banks don’t offer same-day exchange). 200,000 KRW (~1,000 R) is enough—most shops accept WeChat Pay/Alipay, which is super convenient. Toiletries: Bring a toothbrush—many hotels don’t provide them. It’s safer to pack your own disposable toiletries (I even brought my own bath towel) to avoid shortages. Shopping Hacks (Don’t Miss Out!):🍋 🍋Shilla Duty-Free App: First-time registrants get discounts (I had a “$100 off $20” deal). But order in advance! My flight was at 10 PM on the second day, and I couldn’t place orders after 10 PM the day before—I lost out on big savings, which was my biggest regret. Rebates & Memberships: Keep receipts for duty-free purchases to claim rebates (usually 5%-20%). Sign up for a membership card—some brands offer discounts as low as 25% off. Olive Young: Tax is refunded on-site. Pro tip: Buy in small batches instead of one big haul—it’s easier to calculate bills, and large single purchases might lead to unexpected issues (details omitted for brevity). Food Do’s & Don’ts: Do eat at Dianping-recommended restaurants: I tried several, and none disappointed—they all cater to Chinese tastes, and almost every place has Chinese-speaking staff. There are options for every budget, cheap to upscale. Don’t rely on convenience stores: They’re easy to hit, but the food is often a letdown (hit-or-miss at best). Feel free to try if you’re curious, but don’t expect much. Sightseeing (East Coast Private Car Tour):🍹 We booked a private car tour for the East Coast (most natural scenery) on Taobao—68 RMB per person, 14 people in a minivan. Our guide was Korean but spoke decent Chinese; he gave simple introductions, dropped us off at attractions for free time, and gathered us back at the car on schedule. His quote: “Jeju wouldn’t be what it is today without Chinese tourists—you’re the backbone of the tourism industry!” 😂 Safety & Etiquette: Always cross the street at zebra crossings—police really do monitor this!🍹 Since you’re abroad, you might encounter negative remarks about China. Ignore them—don’t give them attention or get into conflicts. Safety comes first. 💭 Final Thought I’ll definitely go back! The photos I took don’t even capture 1/1000 of how beautiful Jeju is in person—it’s truly stunning. 💰 Total Cost (At the End as Promised) [Note: Add your specific total cost here, e.g., “Round-trip flights + accommodation + food + transport + shopping = ~5,000 RMB for 4 days”] #TravelAbroad #IslandTrip #CollegeStudentAbroad #ReadMoreOfTheWorld #JejuIsland #JejuTravel #JejuGuide #UdoIsland #Seopjikoji #JejuGroupTour

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